Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson says OwenHargreaves should be fit for the start of next season after undergoingknee surgery.
The 27-year-old midfielder made just three appearances thisseason before needing surgery on both knees to cure a long-standingtendinitis problem.
"Owen had a second operation last week and it was completely successful. This one is completely clear," he said.
"I am certain he'll be ready for the start of next season."
The England international has been restricted to just 37 appearancesfor United since his £18m move from Bayern Munich in July 2007.
The operations were carried out under the guidance of leadingAmerican knee surgeon Richard Steadman, who has previously operated onAlan Shearer, Michael Owen and Ruud van Nistelrooy.
Hargreaves missed the start of the 2007/08 season only toreturn after Christmas and play a prominent role in United's ChampionsLeague and Premier League triumphs.
But the problem flared up again in the summer and he made just three appearances before he was ruled out for the season.
His latest injury setback also means he will play no part in England's 2010 World Cup qualifiers in Spring 2009.
The news of Hargreaves's return will be a welcome boost for Ferguson, who has had a long injury list to deal with this season.
Of Manchester United's short-term absentees, striker WayneRooney, defender Patrice Evra and winger Nani could all be back for thetrip to West Ham on 8 February.
If Rooney is back from his hamstring injury by then, it wouldalso improve his chances of being available for England's game againstSpain on 11 February.
[ 本帖最後由 ice_cap 於 2009-1-30 08:44 AM 編輯 ]作者: tshek 時間: 2009-1-31 01:04 AM
hei......
hopefully he can recover completely...
He could be a big part on MU mid field...作者: ice_cap 時間: 2009-1-31 01:17 AM
ya.. if he can recover like Owen n Van Nisterooy will be nice.... then we can have Anderson or Carrick into attack role作者: HIDE 時間: 2009-1-31 01:29 AM
